The bible says You keep track of all my sorrows, You have collected all my tears in a bottle, you have recorded each one in your book. (Psalm 56:8) Learn more. In Mathew 7:24 it tells us, "Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.". the foolish man chooses unwisely to avoid toil and labour. Stretching you past your limits to cope, God can use a crisis to bring us close and draw a crowd along with us to him. This think called Faith it is a moment-by-moment walk we walk with our Savior. This has been hard on our whole family. It is I; do not be afraid. Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. Houston, Louisiana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Saint Thomas ,the Turks and Caicos, Haiti, Bahamas, Miami, Fort Lauderdale , and Tampa Bay. God also promises us his peace - peace with God, and peace within. "The storm is an artist; the rainbow is its masterpiece." - Matshona Dhliwayo. Focus on His hope and his promises and you will get through the storm. but in the end, you'll be glad that you pressed your way. You can follow him at his blog. God bless! Hes our strength. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. I am Joyce from Ghana and was going through my storm moment and the holy Spirit directed me to this post. May God lead guide and direct him. In Matthew 28 Jesus promises his disciples that he is with us always. In Jesus name amen. So tell the storm that I refuse to go down. There are three main lessons here: 1. He is indeed! You're the only place we find refuge in the storms that surround us right now Lord. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 3. and the elements beat upon the house, and it fell. He is concerned with what he is doing in us. 3. And other little boats were also with Him. The first anchor is hope in the person of God Himself. But as they sailed He fell asleep. When the floodwaters rise and break against the house, it stands firm because it is well . . Rather, He has promised to be with us in the storm. God is a healer. My husband and I was blessed with a kidney transplant in march. Here are 276 people on this ship and they are all filled with dread and hopelessness, thinking that any moment now this ship will break up and sink to the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea taking them all with it. The storms confront longtime underlying fears in our lives. Psalm 46:2-3 says: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. At the first port, Paul is given liberty to visit friends. Keep telling him what is on your heart, tell him what you need. The trip starts off well. and when you know that beyond a reasonable doubt you have what you need inside of you, there is a certain confidence that calms your nerves. How do we weather seasons in life when friends are far away, fair havens have faded from the horizon, we are storm-tossed at sea, and everything we need has been stripped away? They hurt, they linger, they hold us down, and they discourage us. Its here, in the midst of the storm when the floodwaters are rising threatening to drowned us that we must decide if we will allow God to use this storm. and sometimes it's hard to tell the night from day. An unsuspecting individual or even a lazy one would look at this and say that this was the perfect spot to build. I have just moved to a different city to relocate & leave with my Daughter. God has taught and continues to teach many things through life's storms. I'm not talking about abusers and evil people, I mean those that we are, When my girls were really small they were really shy. 21 And when they had gone a long time without food, then Paul stood up in their midst and said, "Men, you ought to have followed my advice and not to have set sail from Crete, and incurred this damage and loss. I came across this in a search and am very glad I did. In the name of Jesus let go, let God let his will be done. (Psalm 46:1) God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble therefore we will not fear. She is struggling Lord. Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them. Coz i cant do this anymore. Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. If we can get a grasp on the same lessons, we can discover ways in the midst of pressure to find hope. Even when it doesnt feel like it now. Dr. Steve Viars has served at Faith Church in Lafayette, IN since 1987. You're the only place we can find peace and strength. alone on the land. They were willing totrust the promise ofPaulsGod when they had nothing else to go on. Here are ten such promises to help you get started. To be firm when Tennille and to be forgiving when she comes back to her family and is clean and sober. Eric Blake, a scientist at the National Hurricane Center, tweeted, Never seen anything like this in the modern record. Oh MY GOD! Maybe it's us as a church. Now this was not Paul's only trouble, you bible readers are aware that he had trouble before they encountered the storm. Hell be our guide. He is able to carry you through this, keep your eyes on him. But still I felt alone. Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 25:4-5, Psalms 107:28-31, Psalms 91:2-6. I just want it all to stop already. Introduction Storm is a devastating wind or encounter that blows off or destroys. Im in a storm where Im in a foreign country and want to go back home. Give Him the glory. We ask for no blood clots and that you restore the damage that has been done to her lungs in Jesus name, Amen. Here are 20 prayers for strength from God to pray from your heart, asking Him to uplift you. He is making you stronger. In Jesus name amen. Thank you for reading stories about testimonies. We ask that you will correct whatever is causing this pain, we ask that you restore her health, and encourage her soul. Protect her heart and lungs Lord. Weve all been there, caught in the storm watching the floodwaters rise and wondering how we got here. Please pray that God to help us with less attacks from the devil. Your email address will not be published. Into that moment of utter despair, God sent an angel to Paul, saying, Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.". We can begin to think we are large and in charge when God allows us to be humbled again by some force of nature that reminds us of our true size and strength. the voyage was now dangerous. Im so sorry Jean. I am asking for continued prayer that God heal this kidney and make it work like God intended for it to work. We are so sorry to hear about your divorce. What they learned about peace will spell PEACE in your own life when you take them to heart. . These miracles have much to teach us (as they taught the disciples) about who Jesus is and what that means to us in the trials of life. Strength Through the Storm | Bishop Dale C. Bronner | Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral woffamily 152K subscribers Subscribe 14K Share 534K views 2 years ago We pray you are blessed by. It may feel like you are all alone in this place. That gets more to the heart of it, doesnt it? Open the right doors and go before them. Pray, spend time in your Bible and begin praying using the verses. Val, Father we lift up Jeff and ask for healing. Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. Among the tornadoes would come the Hurricanes. 2. Further, they refine our character in a way that can only come through storms. Suddenly, the power of God came upon Samson and he broke the rope as if they were thread. Even knowing that He is God in the storm isnt always enough in the face of the storm and so we find doubts creeping in. some things that, unless a master architect put me together, I wouldn't be able to withstand. "Remember to play after every storm." There are many scriptures, especially in the psalms, that point to the fact that God is indeed our shelter, our refuge in the time of storm. Hi And with staying power: steadfast and unchanging. The bible teaches us that we can live and rest in the strength and comfort that God provides when we face the problems and tribulations of the world. they tied him up and took him to the Philistines. Have you ever felt this way? These seasoned sailors knew the chances of survival at this point. You see he had already been arrested and he was on his way to Rome to stand trial. because the power of vision is actualized when you put things in place that will at some future point in time usher in the vision that you have. He sent an angel to Paul to let him in on Gods plan. But He said to them, Why are you so fearful? But we do have his promises. These storms would place us in the top 15 storm surges in a single year since 1851, when reliable records begin. An army of Israelite men went in search of Samson and when they found him. I firmly believe that God is in control but there are times when my troubles become so overwhelming that I dont even feel like speaking to God. 8 Finally, [b]believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by Gods word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]. S Matthew 8:23-27 NKJV You need to hear the same promise again. God has promised you will be brought safely through you will reach your journeys end in Jesus Christ: In the crazy storms, the shipwrecks, the starless nights and sunless days, we dont know how God will save us. Going through my own storms but we can trust God. For they had not understood about the loaves, because their heart was hardened. But we must remember, God is always there, so we have to let go and let God!! We agreed but as soon as I relocated, staying with her was like hell on earth. they were blown across the sea in that storm! And they awoke Him and said to Him, Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?, Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace, be still! And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. Sometimes we have to go through the storm so that it strips away everything that we are relying on so that we can meet the one who is God in the storm. We all got to believe & shall receive. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Youve called me to this job. Trust God on this one. we are presented with a picture of a foolish man who saw sand and believed it to be a good a place as any to build a house. I am also doing well and from Ghana. This past year, Florida saw four hurricanes plow through and wreak a path of destruction. He teaches literature, math, and theology at Greenville Classical Academy. These storms reached category strengths that would devastate, displace and destroy. Asking the Lord to be my Storm. our lives are too precious to be left up to hasty, rash, and thoughtless decisions. People hurting everywhere. Focus on God, and that His plan is perfect, and in the end meant for our good. Father God we ask that you will remove the cancer, bring healing. BUILD YOUR RELATIONSHIP ON A STRONG FOUNDATION. But Gods call to hope is a call of life! In the midst of the heartache, it can be so easy to allow the storm to make us bitter, to let it drive us away from everything God has planned for our lives. Im a single mother of 4 (window) And the doors are like closed please stand with me in prayer. The Lord Rejoices Over You. Read to the end for a book giveaway! Oh Tracy, I am so sorry to hear that. We are so sorry Sarah. Father, I am so tired of trying to weather the storms of life on my own. Let her feel your call on her. because when the storm is over, even if you don't make it, I will. So we ask you for your words of truth and power to strengthen us in our inner being and life our hearts to you. The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. Find Relevant Bible Verses and Meditate on Them: This is another key to surviving the storms of life. In Jesus name amen. "Your God whom you constantly serve will Himself deliver you" ( Daniel 6:16 ). and if the winds keep on blowing in my life. It is one thing to endure a storm from within a building on land, it is quite another to be on a boat in the midst of the Mediterranean Sea. People would work without sleep, desperately trying to find anyone. Psalm 28:7-8 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me. Doctors are not pleased with things at this time but we are looking to God and not man. MY GOD! Psalm 107:29 "He stilled the storm to a whisper, the waves of the sea were hushed." This verse helps me remember that God is always in control, and He will carry me through anything I can't carry myself through. and the same stormy situation came, to his destruction. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. so if I don't gossip with you, don't get offended. That night, Paul strengthened the crew with the assurance of that promise (Acts 27:2126). Let His peace fill you and heal you my friend. It is honorable that someone at the market today paid for a strangers groceries when they lost their credit card. 2 - Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 - though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Your ship on the turbulent sea of life needs an anchor. Hello Marsha, Im so sorry to hear that. convenience can be as big of an enemy as it can be friend. It was reported that Hurricane Maria, a historically intense hurricane, maintained winds of 185 miles per hour, longer than any storm ever recorded on Earth. as I keep my eyes upon the distant shore. both the wise and the foolish man have instruction and word. Get connected to your church. If you know someone going through their own storms, think about a . Storm can be a trial, tribulation, torture, adversity, crisis, catastrophe, hardship, pressure or trouble. Touch hearts of stone in family members & turn them to flesh so they may hear You Lord & know You love them & want the very best for them even if they cant see it for themselves. And God comes to us and says, You dont need a new promise. God is in the midst of the storm with you. So I've come to declare that I was built for this. In seasons like this, many of us (myself included) feel like we need something new a new word from God that applies directly to our situation. MY LORD! My last born son is getting attacks in his job. Dear God, - You remind us over and over in your Word that you are always with us. The particular, electing love of God from before the foundation of the world is the reason why anyone becomes a Christian. Lets not stop there Brothers and sisters. Please call us at 270-877-2311. I just trust the Lord for divine healing. Its a foregone conclusion God will keep his promise because he always does. You will find Scripture-based answers to these questions and others in this sermon by Evangelist Chisom, given on Sunday, February 26, 2023. God is able! We can usually handle the mild annoyances and problems that surface on easy days. had we not been so near sighted, we would have better prepared ourselves for the future. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious child. Mark 4:36 (NLT) ''It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. Weakness. with all the word that He's given me, I don't depend on the arm of flesh to get it done. Thank you so much For this Blog!! He leads us into new territory, and the kingdom of God is within reach. The LORD, the LORD Himself, is my strength and my defense; He has become my salvation. He leads us into winds and storms to show us just how unbreakable his promises are. Are you facing a storm? Good evening. (Acts 27:1820). So the smart thing to do is to take the insight that you have been given and use it to shape and secure your future. Let Him comfort you. Our lives are full of storms that. We ask that you to strengthen both she and Mike. Struggles are a part of our lives. Knowing that the house that builds was to last a lifetime and not just a couple of months. I am so thankful that that moment of loss was not a forever goodbye,but my sweet babe and yours was taken up to heaven and that they reside there in perfection waiting for my arrival. His love is not thin, fleeting, or fragile. We pray for provision for her. Anticipate and expect that God will fulfill His promises. Philippians 1:6: I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ., Isaiah 41:10: Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand., John 10:2728: My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. . Two years earlier, Jesus himself stood by Paul in prison and promised, As you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome (Acts 23:11). I'm so staggeringly grateful for this verse. So he would look for a rock. and many of us have lost alot because we did not have a strong vision. Struggles and devastation: we've felt them, we've seen them, and we've experienced them. Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." 3. If they had something that required courage I would take feathers out of the, God bless you for this masterpiece. I have learned so much from her and . (Acts 27:4, 79). I know He'll lead me safely to that blessed place He has prepared. Psalm 91:2-6 states: I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. At times it feels like this will never end then there are days when my hope and faith is fired up. We are so sorry to hear this. Isnt that a funny thing? The ship would not survive the storm unharmed, but it was to be the means of their survival. It was reported that on Sept. 8, three storms threatened land: from left, Tropical Storm Katia, Hurricane Irma and Tropical Storm Jose, which would intensify into a hurricane. August 15, 2020 Sermons Isaiah 26:3 - You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 40:29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. There would be Harvey, Irma, Katia, Jose, Maria, and Nate, to name a few. This piece is good, Thank you for your comment! Psalm 22:19 But you, LORD, do not be far from me. What faith she had. When we read Gods word, we never wonder how the story is going to end. Father, we lift up Jons Pastor and ask that you speak healing and life into every cell of his body. so they are both familiar with the fact that there is a job to do. B. Right now he is on a ventilator breathing for him. (A great resource on prayer would be. which was symbolic of the natural tendency to gravitate to man's way of building a life. Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. It can be a tool to refine, shape, and one day God will redeem this broken place. In the Gospel of Matthew 7:24-7, at once it seems that we are faced with two parables. We must understand that there will be storms. 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